Khwaja
Moinuddin Chishti (R.A.)
BIRTH: EARLY LIFE:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chisty (R.A.) was born in
Seistan (East Persia) also known as Sejistan, around 537 Hijri in a respected
family. His father Khwaja Ghayasuddin (R.A.) and mother Syeda Bibi Ummalwara
alias Bibi Mahe-Noor were the descendants of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) through his sons
Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain, Khwaja Saheb lost both his Father and Mother at
an early age of sixteen years. He inherited an orchard and a wind mill which
serve as his means of livelihood. One day when Khwaja Saheb was working in his
orchard, a pious dervish and Majzoob, Ebrahi Qandoozi, came and took his seat
under the shade of a tree. When Khwaja Saheb saw him, he brought a bunch of grapes
and presented it to his guest.
The visitor ate those grapes and was delighted,
and took something out of his bag, chewed it, and then offered it to his young
host. Khwaja Saheb ate it without any hesitation, and at once the light of
wisdom and knowledge dawned upon the young Khwaja. Thereafter he disposed of
all his worldly belongings, and distributed the money amongst the poor. Having
thus broken all the ties with worldly affairs, he started for Samarqand and
Bukhra, then the great centers of learning for acquiring religious education
and knowledge.
Holy
Guidance:
When Khwaja Saheb had acquired the best
knowledge and wisdom of the time, he traveled widely in search of a Spiritual
guidance. He came to know of Hazrat Khwaja Usman Haruni (R.A.) who was the
greatest scholar and unrivalled spiritual guide of that period. In the very
first meeting Khwaja Saheb completely submitted himself to his Murshid and
remained in the company of this great divine spiritual leader for twenty years
and served him devotedly, passing through the various stages of the spiritual
life. Thus the great Murshid trained and elevated Khwaja Saheb to the highest
spiritual attainments.
Haj
And Prophet's Command :
As the great Khwaja became perfect in every
respect, the divine teacher honoured him with his robe and took him to HAJ.
Both, then proceeded to Makkah and performed the HAJ, and then went to MADINA
and stayed there for some time, to get the blessings of the prophet of Islam
(S.A.W.).
One night in a dream, he was ordered by the Holy
prophet (S.A.W.)
"O Moinuddin you are a support of our
faith. Proceed to India and show the path of truth to the people there".
In compliance with the above spiritual command, Khwaja Saheb left Madina for
India. He continued his journey, passing through Isphahan, Bukhara, Lahore and
Delhi meeting several prominent Sufis of the period. He arrived at the barren
and desolated land of Rajputana which is now known as Rajasthan. On his way to
India, he enrolled large number of people in his fold and blessed thousands of
others with spiritual power.
In
Ajmer Sharif:
Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisty arrived in AJMER
around 587 A.H./1190 A.D., on his divine mission. At that time Ajmer was ruled
by Prithvi Raj Chauhan the famous Rajput king. In his court, he had a large
number of powerful magicians with Ajai Pal as their leader. Khwaja Saheb stayed
at a hill close to Ana Sagar lake. Now known as the Chilla Khwaja Saheb. When
news spread, which a very pious Dervish had come to Ajmer people began to flock
to him in increasing number. Whosoever came to him, received the kindest
treatment and blessing and simplicity that they began to embrace Islam. Many
became his disciples. Even Ajay Pal submitted himself to the divine powers of
Khwaja Saheb , gave up all his magic and became his disciple.
While this was going on at Ajmer Shahab Uddin
Ghori again attacked India, in 1192 A.D. and in the famous battle of Tarain
defeated Prithvi Raj. When Shahab Uddin Ghori came to know of the presence of
Khwaja Saheb at Ajmer, he personally came to see him at his place, and enjoyed
the grace of his meeting.
Khwaja Saheb continued his noble and magnificent
mission, showing the path of truth to the people. He also sent his disciples
and successors to different parts of country who too served the people and
preached the tenants of Islam. Some of his prominent successors are :
1. Hazrat
Khwaja Qutubuddin Bakhtiar Kaki (R.A.) (Delhi ob. 1236).
2. Hazrat
Shaikh Fariduddin Ganjshker (R.A.) (Pak Pattan ob. 1265).
3. Hazrat
Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya (Delhi ob. 1325).
4. Hazrat
Shaikh Nasir Uddin Choragi Delhi (Delhi ob. 1356).
Marriages
and Children.
At the age of 50 yrs. when he was almost settled
in Ajmer and the preaching were on the top, he dreamt of Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W.)
who said, " O Moinuddin! You have been very active in obeying Allah's
orders but why dindn't you follow my Sunnah." Thus, Khwaja Sahib (R.A.)
made two marriages one after another.
In those days a saint Wajihuddin Mash-hadi
(R.A.) was staying in Ajmer. One night he saw Imam Jafer Sadiq (RA) in dream,
who quoted Prophet Mohammed (S.A.W) as saying to give his daughter in marriage
to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti as he is one of the loving persons of Allah and his
Prophet (SAW)
When he woke up, he was very happy. He went to
Khwaja Sahib and told about his dream. Khwaja Sahib said, “Though he is on the
verge of his life and has no need to marry but obedience of Prophet Mohammed
(SAW) is also necessary, so I accept the offer whole heartedly and ready for
the marriage. This made Syed Sahib (R.A.) very happy and he married his
daughter Bibi Asmat with him.
Khwaja Sahib (R.A.) also had a second marriage.
Some historians write that his second wife Ummatullah was the daughter of a
Raja, who accepted Islam willingly.
Three sons and one Daughter were born to the two
wives whose names are :
1. Hazrat Khwaja Fakhruddin (R.A.).
2. Hazrat Khwaja Hisamuddin (R.A.)
3. Hazrat Khwaja Ziauddin Abu Sayeed (R.A.)
4. Bibi Hafiza Jamal (RA)
Hazrat
Khwaja Fakhruddin (R.A.)
He was the eldest son of Khwaja Sahib (R.A.) who
earned his livelihood by farming in Mandal town. He was a great saint and a
scholar as well. After twenty years of Khwaja Sahib’ (R.A.) death he died in
Sarwar town, some 40 miles away from Ajmer. His Mazar is located near a pond in
the town. His Urs is celebrated on the 3rd of Shaban every year with great
fervour. He was blessed with five sons. One of his sons, Hazrat Khwaja
Hussamuddin (RA) was a perfect Sufi. His grave is at Sanbar Sharif. Every year
on 13 and 14 Rajab Urs is organized.
Hazrat
Khwaja Hissamuddin (R.A.)
He was the second son and he was a great saint,
as well as possessing the quality of revelation. He made very tough exercises
for self-purification. At the age of 45, he disappeared from the human eyes and
joined invisible religious fraternity.
Hazrat
Khwaja Zia Uddin Abu Sayeed (R.A.)
He was the youngest son of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz
and was a great religious person. He died at the age of 50. His Mazar is on a
platform near Jhalara Ghat in Ajmer Sharif. His Urs-e-Mubarak is celebrated on
13th Zil-Hijja every year.
Hazrat
Bibi Hafiza Jamal (R.A.)
She was the only daughter of Khwaja Sahib. She
was a great religious personality. Khwaja Sahib granted her Khilafat. She
guided thousands of women to the righteous path. She was married to Hazrat
Shaikh Raziuddin (R.A.). He was the son of Qzai Hamiduddin nagori (R.A.) Her
Mazar -e-Mubarak is located below the Mazar of Khwaja Sahib.
Khwaja
Saheb Breathed His last
After achieving the objectives of his mission and
complying with the command given to him by the Holy prophet (SAW), his noble
soul left the corporeal body on the 6th of Raja 633 A.H. / 16th March 1236 at
the age of 97. He was buried in the same cell (Hurrah) which was the center of
his divine activities, throughout his stay at Ajmer. Today his tomb is
popularly known as "Digrah Khwaja Saheb, Ajmer". People of all walks
of life and faith from all over the world, irrespective of their caste, creed
and beliefs visit this great shrine to offer flowers of their esteem and
devotion. The rich and the poor stand side by side to pay their homage and
respect to the divine soul.
May God rest His soul in peace?
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